Energy & Natural Resources | Latin America

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is a market-leading law firm enjoying a stellar reputation in Colombia for handling oil and gas mandates, as well as power generation issues. The Bogotá-based department is active assisting clients with a range of significant regulatory and transactional matters, counselling on the acquisition of power plants, power purchase agreements, and trade of natural gas. Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's expertise also encompasses sector-related environmental due diligence, such as internal audits, field visits, and representation before competent authorities. Entoria Energy Colombia and Surtidora de Gas del Caribe Empresa de Servicios Públicos are recent additions to the law firm's client roster.

Posse Herrera Ruiz has a front-running practice group that is highly respected for representing significant clients in a wide variety of energy and natural resources mandates in Colombia. The department is seen acting on matters relating to renewable and conventional power, advising across generation, transmission, and distribution aspects, including handling power purchase agreements. Posse Herrera Ruiz is equally adept at dealing with downstream and upstream hydrocarbon matters, spanning public bidding procedures, acquisitions of oil blocks, and refinery maintenance. This year, GeoPark was added to its client portfolio.

Brigard Urrutia is an esteemed full-service firm in Colombia with a strong expertise in a range of energy-related matters. The department has demonstrable expertise in oil and gas mandates and renewable energy regulation, and it frequently advises on public bidding, E&P contracts, and sector-specific transactions. Brigard Urrutia handles environmental considerations, often representing clients before the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development.

Gómez-Pinzón possesses a respected hydrocarbons and electricity department in Colombia with experience representing both public and private entities. The team is adept at advising on renewable energy projects, including tender processes and contracts, in addition to assisting international players investing in local energy companies. Gómez-Pinzón fields a number of environment experts and is well placed to counsel on regulatory compliance. CBN Energy Colombia, Asociación Colombiana del Petróleo and Black Orchid Solar Management are recent additions to the firm's client portfolio.

Baker McKenzie is a highly recognised firm that continues to field an accomplished Colombian energy and natural resources team, whose expertise spans the hydrocarbons and renewable energy spaces, covering solar, wind, and biomass. The practice group is frequently retained by international clients to handle power purchase agreements and project structuring, in addition to advising on the trade of natural gas.

Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas boasts a well-known energy and natural resources department that offers full-service capabilities in Colombia, and is particularly experienced in handling matters relating to the oil and gas sector, as well as related environment issues. Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas also advises on sector-specific transactions, including structuring SPVs, mergers, acquisitions, and joint operating agreements. The law firm can claim Enerland and Canacord Genuity as new clients this year.

Sanclemente Fernández Abogados is a highly regarded firm with strong experience in a variety of oil and gas matters. The boutique firm represents Colombian and international clients that are active in hydrocarbon exploration and extraction. The team is particularly active advising on service agreements and consultations, as well as representing clients before the competent authorities. Sanclemente Fernández Abogados also offers additional counsel on hydrocarbon issues in contentious proceedings.